Signed into California State law in July of 2019, California Civil Code Section 3361, also known as Senate Bill 41 (or SB 41), states: “Estimations, measures, or calculations of past, present, or ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a bill that expands the definition of sexual battery to include the intentional removal of a condom without verbal consent, an act commonly referred to ...

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

While California statutes do not provide general canons of statutory construction, readers can find in the California Civil Code “Maxims of Jurisprudence”. These maxims are set forth in Division 4, ...

California has new arbitration laws. Senate Bill 940 (SB 940), signed into law at the end of 2024, imposes new requirements for arbitration agreements in consumer contracts, along with obligations ...

This is a survey course designed for attorneys, law students and paralegals who are interested in an overview of the basic steps in California civil procedure: from start to finish. It addresses ...

In California, your property is your responsibility. But what about the space in between? The parts you share with your neighbor? Reader Mary Anne Broers asked The Sacramento Bee’s service journalism ...

Can my Homeowner Association demand a photo of my dog, ban visitors in my community pool or regulate how I decorate my outdoor patio? In California, they can — and do. HOAs are nonprofit organizations ...